Very Awkward Tax: A Bite-Size Guide to VAT for Small Business

18866542. sy475 Book blurb: Of all the UK’s myriad taxes, VAT is one that affects us all, but as a small business owner it causes a great deal of uncertainty. When, if at all, should you register for VAT? How do you charge and collect VAT? What do you actually have to pay to HMRC? And what happens if you’re making sales, or buying supplies, from outside the UK?

What I thought: The book is true to its title – bite-size guide to VAT for small businesses. Full information is available from the HMRC’s website if you seriously need to look into VAT for your business. Chapter 8 – Weird and Wonderful VAT Rules had me chuckling – yes, sometimes VAT rules just don’t make sense…

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